US Bridges

CR658-OLD Fed Road over Rocky Comfort Creek

PoorPosted for load

Gadsden County, Florida · 2.0 Miles East of SR 267 · Structure no. 500042

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
68 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR658-OLD Fed Road over Rocky Comfort Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR658-OLD Fed Road over Rocky Comfort Creek in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR658-OLD Fed Road
CrossesRocky Comfort Creek
Location2.0 Miles East of SR 267
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.48468, -84.59333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating1.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic385 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR658-OLD Fed Road over Rocky Comfort Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR658-OLD Fed Road over Rocky Comfort Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR658-OLD Fed Road over Rocky Comfort Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR658-OLD Fed Road over Rocky Comfort Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR658-OLD Fed Road over Rocky Comfort Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.